Senior Electrical Engineer - Airfield Ground Lighting

Senior Electrical Engineer – Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL)

Flexible UK Location

Design the Future of Airfield Lighting & Electrical Systems

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated electrical engineer to join Tetra Tech’s Aviation team in a senior technical role. As a Senior Electrical Engineer specialising in Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), you will lead the design and delivery of critical airfield electrical systems, supporting safe, efficient, and future‑ready airport operations.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across complex aviation projects while working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and industry stakeholders. If you are passionate about aviation infrastructure, technical excellence, and collaborative project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in airfield systems and AGL design. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of electrical design packages across standalone AGL schemes and integrated multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will take ownership of design outputs from concept through to construction support, ensuring compliance with ICAO, EASA, and UK regulatory standards. You will act as a key technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing design coordination across disciplines and ensuring alignment with operational and safety requirements.

Core Capabilities

Technical Expertise & Knowledge

You will bring strong technical expertise in the design and specification of Airfield Ground Lighting systems, including runway and taxiway lighting layouts, approach lighting systems, and PAPI and APAPI installations. You will be confident in undertaking AGL compliance assessments and design reviews, ensuring alignment with relevant aviation standards and operational requirements. Your experience extends to AGL control systems, including ALCMS design, as well as the wider electrical infrastructure required to support airfield operations. This includes primary and secondary cabling design, series circuits and interleaving, Constant Current Regulators, and HV and LV substation design, as well as standby generation systems.

You will also have experience designing apron and ancillary systems such as High Mast Lighting, airfield signage, Fixed Electrical Ground Power, and Visual Docking Guidance Systems, ensuring full integration with airside operations. A working understanding of building services systems, including lighting, small power, and fire alarms, will support coordination across wider airport infrastructure.

Stakeholder Management & Engagement

You will work directly with airport operators, contractors, and regulatory bodies, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead technical discussions, present design solutions, and translate complex engineering concepts into clear and actionable information for clients and stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, geomatics specialists, and survey teams, ensuring that all elements of the design are coordinated and deliverable.

Mentoring & Team Development

As a senior member of the team, you will provide day‑to‑day technical guidance, share best practice, and help build confidence across the team through hands‑on mentoring and collaborative working. You will support the professional development of others, strengthen problem‑solving capability, and guide colleagues through chartership pathways where relevant.

Commercial Awareness

You will contribute to successful project delivery by understanding scope, programme, and budget requirements. You will support the preparation of fee proposals, define deliverables, and identify opportunities for additional services where appropriate. During project delivery you will maintain awareness of scope changes, support change control processes, and ensure efficient, high‑quality delivery. You will also contribute to business development activities and support the growth of the aviation electrical capability.

Project Delivery & Report Writing

You will manage and deliver electrical design packages across all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support. Technical reporting will include design reports, calculations, compliance documentation, and technical narratives that enable effective client decision‑making and project progression.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and have experience in electrical design within the aviation sector, focusing on Airfield Ground Lighting and associated infrastructure. Ideally you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership, with membership of a relevant professional institution such as the IET. You must demonstrate strong technical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage design responsibilities within a multidisciplinary environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Trimble ProDesign (Amtech) is essential, while experience with Dialux or Lighting Reality is advantageous. A strong understanding of applicable aviation and electrical standards, including ICAO Annex 14, EASA CS‑ADR‑DSN, CAA CAP 168 or UK139, and BS 7671, is expected.

Why Join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services that works across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We combine global expertise with a collaborative and client‑focused approach, enabling us to deliver high‑quality, sustainable solutions across complex infrastructure projects. We provide an environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and professional development, alongside opportunities to work on high‑profile aviation projects across the UK and beyond.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who lead with science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.

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